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diversify

di·ver·si·fy

diversify

 
 
pronunciation:
dih vuhr s faI
parts of speech:
transitive verb, intransitive verb
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: diversifies, diversifying, diversified
definition: to give or introduce variety to or into.
The company is diversifying its product lines.She diversified her stock portfolio among ten industries.
synonyms:
vary
antonyms:
homogenize
similar words:
alter, change, distribute, modify, spread, transform, variegate
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition: to spread one's efforts or investments over a variety of products, securities, or the like, in order to increase production or profitability, or average the risk of loss.
Since the farmers diversified, they've had greater success with their crops.His financial adviser urged him to diversify.
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derivations: diversifiable (adj.), diversifier (n.)
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